I thought it was. There were definitely some ambiguous questions in the more advanced sections, to be sure — things that it marked wrong but was write, or things that could've gone either way. But I think for learning the gist of a skill or a specific structure, it's not bad, especially considering it's free.

I played around with Duolingo.com earlier this summer for Italian and it was fun. It wasn't super intensive, and the pronunciation is clearly a digital voice so not super authentic, but I reinforced what I already knew and taught me some cool new things that I wouldn't have picked up from a textbook. I also went…

Me too! My maternal grandparents were both awesome, but my grandpa was particularly wonderful, and I still miss him even though he's been gone for 6 years now.

I'm so indecisive and procrastinate-y, and generally wishy-washy emotional that I'm pissing my own self off. I'm registered for one class this semester, and I really should register for a second (which starts tomorrow!! ack!!), but I'm scared about the workload since they're two literature classes (I'm getting my MA…

I already used this GIF somewhere else today, but I feel like it still applies:

I was irked by this as well. Plan B isn't the same as the abortion pill, and if you're already pregnant Plan B won't do anything.

Me too. Same with marriage. Some days I'm like "ooh ooh sign me up!" and other days I'm like "oh hellz no".

I have to tell you that this post inspired me to look for the rest of the series streaming online (since I'm in the US we're only up to episode 5) and yeah, I can confidently say that it was a great show. I sort of saw the twist coming by episode 6 but the way they brought it about and the aftermath was just…

Now that's something I could believe! I definitely find conversations easier flowing when we're both discussing something we dislike.

I just realized while reading this that I am a hater too. I mean, I guess I should've known, since if people ask me what music I like, for example, I can rarely think of anything, but ask me what music I dislike? Whoa boy. That's a loaded question. Don't even get me started on the 'songs of the summer' (I despise…

That cover 'art' for the song called "Sorry" definitely looks like she's sorry for rippin' a big ol' fart. That is an unfortunate pose/title juxtaposition!

My first instinct is

I need some advice. About 8 or 9 months ago I applied for a part-time online teaching job because I was thinking about leaving my full-time job and I thought having that would help pay my bills. I didn't hear from them, and I wound up staying at my job so it worked out. However, about a month or so ago, I got a…

That's just Doug's tone; he's flippant and kind of a douche about everything he posts about.

That GIF is so tragically applicable and yet so cute!

I don't have any super-beautiful friends, but I have some who are more conventionally attractive than I am (taller, skinnier, etc.). I've never had a drink bought for me. I feel your pain. It sucks because it's such a silly thing to be upset about — we're fun! we're smart! we're totally awesome people who deserve…

Ha! I have the same thought! I always have ideas/thoughts I want to post during the week, but by the time Saturday comes I have nothing relevant to say. And I too am gray and will be forever and ever. :(

I'm the same, except it happens for any 'holiday' where people are expected to hang out with friends or family at any point in the year! My family doesn't do much for things like this, and the friends I have are unreliable and/or usually otherwise engaged. It makes me sad too — in fact, I was sad in anticipation of…